As the child in the picture looks bored, this facial expression takes me back to when Simon Cowell was first recognized as THE heartless individual who could tell it like it is or say what no one else wanted to say about the performances and auditions before him.
As many may beg to differ, it is not a bad thing to be honest with someone who may not realize they are not as talented as they think they are. However, as humans, we get the soft-side and feel we don’t want to hurt any feelings or cause grief to someone who’s aspiring and seriously focused on their budding singing career.
As a producer, can you take money from a singer knowing they can’t deliver on your song? Does a sell mean more to you than being honest with that artist? Do you feel it’s not your place to form an opinion, and that business is business? Can you even work with someone knowing they have no singing talent?
I’ve seen talentless artists come and go in the studio and out there in the streets, and many times they are the hardest working individuals in the game.
As we also know image plays a strong role in how songs are sold these days… (Some may argue this is unfortunate and that we lose focus of the musicianship), it is known that many of these talentless artists use their cute/handsome faces and over-exposed bodies to create interest and buzz… and at the end of the day, how does it ever come to light that singing may not be their money-maker?
What’s your take?
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i agreed to this 100 percent, not only that you find talentless singers that cant sing, you also find even if they did get in the business of music they never go far, it sad that today music is base on looks and body jus to sell records and put money in they pocket, i blame the A&R at sometimes cause they know a real talented artist when they see one but instead by pass it for karaoke non singer talentless have a good face and good body to sign them up for a record deal. when are they gonna stop telling them lies like they can really make it out there.
Hello @blackbono I do agree that after the breakout of an artist who doesn’t have the best singing abilities… the lifespan of their music diminishes.
I like though when they find other avenues in the industry that reveals other talents. I think it’s fair early on as musicians and producers to inform singers of their strengths and weaknesses! It’s also a responsibility that many choose to avoid.
What is the best singing talent? How does one quantify that? My job as a producer is to bring out the best I can from the client. If they can’t hit that particular highnote with any efficiency then the song should be arranged to highlight what they can do not what they can’t. Believe me some of the worlds best singers do this all the time.
I have an mp3 of one of my all time favorite artists singing a song they’re not known for singing and they’re doing it in a much lower key than the original (for example) but it leaves a little to be desired from the original as well. Maybe they shouldn’t have sung that one huh?
It varies from project to project but if I agreed to do the thing, it isn’t up to me to tell someone they can’t sing…because that’s not true. They can. WE just need to find the right fit for their voice. Don’t cop out YOUR job because every singer has limits to their voice.
Thanks @Kael for your input. You bring up some interesting points! I see your point in that in an overall presentation, you help produce what you feel is the best product for that artist to coincide with their singing ability. I can understand that, and that indeed defines the role of a producer who has great vision, an ear, and ability to recognize what works!
But on the other hand… have you come across a singer that no matter what music you place with them, they are tone-deaf, off-key, off-time, and have no singing structure, style or the inability to hear and understand their range?
I think the measurement (or ruler) of whether a person has singing ability is in simply knowing what makes a good or bad singer… not so much by an opinion, but by the laws of singing and musicianship.
I’m aware some artists sing worse or better than others, and everybody’s opinions vary! I’m referring to that singer who has no ability… no matter how you cut it up, but they think they do!
I agree it’s not a good thing morally to tell someone ‘they can’t sing,’ in those exact words… but I do find it an obligation to point out the things they should be aware of in hopes of providing them an opportunity to explore other options. I only feel it’s necessary to do this when and if I were to work with that artist and or if they asked my opinion.
I find many singers are often looking for valued honest opinions and feedback, but then again many of them are not really ready to receive them.
Thanks again for stopping by my friend…